Senior Java Backend Developer

At Electric Mind, Engineering is where strategy meets action.

Our team helps organizations cut through complexity—aligning business ambition with technology execution to unlock real, lasting change.

You’ll work alongside curious, driven people tackling high-impact challenges for everyone from scaling startups to global enterprises.

Each engagement is different, pushing you to learn, adapt, and grow.

Electric Mind’s Technology Practice brings together deep engineering expertise, modern delivery disciplines, and pragmatic architectural thinking to help clients execute complex, mission-critical transformation.

We design and implement scalable, secure, high-impact technology solutions that accelerate business outcomes.

While working within a team in Agile environment, you will be:

Designing, developing and enhancing scalable backend applications and services using Java and Spring-based technologies

Building and maintaining APIs and microservices that support high-volume, business-critical applications

Working across the software delivery lifecycle, including solution design, development, testing, code review and production support

Collaborating closely with developers, Business Systems Analysts, Technical Leads and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions

Applying sound object-oriented design principles, engineering practices and design patterns to produce maintainable, high-quality software

Developing and integrating RESTful APIs and services within complex enterprise environments

Working with relational databases and data persistence technologies

Participating in code reviews, automated testing, debugging and performance optimization

Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering practices, development processes and delivery effectiveness

Using modern development tools and exploring AI-assisted engineering techniques to improve productivity and quality across the software development lifecycle

Communicating effectively with client and internal teams and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing delivery environment

5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on experience developing backend applications in Java

Strong experience with Spring and Spring Boot

Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles and common design patterns

Experience working with relational databases, SQL and core database concepts

Experience with Git-based source control and modern software development practices

Experience writing and maintaining automated tests and participating in code reviews

Strong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience working within Agile software delivery teams

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Previous experience within banking, payments or financial services

Experience building or supporting high-volume, transaction-oriented systems

Experience with cloud-native application development and modern enterprise architectures

Experience with messaging, event-driven architectures or distributed systems

Hands-on experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similar

Interest in applying AI across activities such as requirements analysis, solution design, coding, testing, debugging and code review

Experience working in consulting or client-facing delivery environments

Additional information

Electric Mind is a fast-growing, AI-native advisory and digital engineering firm built for those who want to shape the future, not just watch it happen.

We blend premium strategy expertise with cutting-edge AI-centric engineering to solve complex, meaningful problems for industry-leading clients.

We pride ourselves on a high-touch delivery model and a culture that values diverse talent, innovation, and true client partnership — creating an environment where your ideas matter and your impact is visible.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow fast, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and help build a company scaling its capabilities and global footprint at speed — Electric Mind is the place to ignite your career.

The future is bright!

For more info on Electric Mind, check out our Careers Page and Instagram.

Electric Mind is committed to diversity in the workplace.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Applicants’ needs will be accommodated during our recruitment and selection process so please advise us if you require accommodation.